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A controversial golf outfit and North Korea’s unique tourist attractions
One of basketball’s biggest stars had a big shock, North Korea reopened to tourism with an unusual itinerary, and the Super Bowl’s end zone will look a little different.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Man arrested after suspected knife attack in north Dublin
He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
North Korea issues warning after U.S. sub docks in South Korea
The nuclear-powered USS Alexandria is a 360-foot fast-attack submarine equipped with Tomahawk missiles and MK48 torpedoes.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
North Korea Is Caring for Russia’s Wounded Soldiers, Envoy Says
Russia’s ambassador to North Korea said that its Asian ally is also hosting Russian children orphaned by its war against Ukraine, as the two nations deepen ties.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Ice storm complicates recovery efforts in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
A winter storm warning is still in effect for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia after a major ice storm hit the area, complicating ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump must treat China, Iran, Russia and North Korea as a package deal
American foreign policy choices have repercussions elsewhere on the world stage.The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Why North Carolina's Supreme Court race remains undecided
A judicial race in North Carolina remains undecided more than three months after Election Day. The Republican candidate for the state's supreme court, Judge Jefferson Griffin, is trailing his ...CBS News - 6d -
For Fans of Nicholas Sparks, This North Carolina City Is the Capital of Love
The best-selling author based “The Notebook” and other heart-tugging novels in New Bern, where he lives. But what makes the town so romantic?The New York Times - 6d -
North Dakota State faces Denver following Moni's 32-point game
Denver Pioneers (9-18, 3-9 Summit League) at North Dakota State Bison (18-9, 7-5 Summit League) Fargo, North Dakota; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -12.5; over/under is 146.5 ...ABC News - 5d -
Blizzard in the North and floods in the South while severe storms batter eastern U.S.
Much of the eastern half of the United States is bracing for severe weather this weekend, with “life-threatening” flash flooding possible in parts of the Southeast and significant snow set to ...NBC News - 5d -
Amazon workers reject union in vote at North Carolina warehouse
Organizers had been campaigning at the warehouse since 2022, hoping to secure higher wages and longer breaks.CNBC - 4d -
Amazon Union Push Falls Short at North Carolina Warehouse
The outcome was a setback for workers trying to score a second election success at an Amazon facility. The union vowed to keep trying to organize.The New York Times - 4d -
Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against union effort
The outcome came weeks after workers at a Whole Foods Market store in Pennsylvania voted to unionize, leading to the first successful entry of organized labor into the grocery chain, which Amazon ...CBS News - 4d -
Amazon workers reject union in vote at North Carolina warehouse
Amazon workers at a facility near Raleigh, North Carolina, overwhelmingly voted against unionizing on Saturday.NBC News - 4d -
Theodore Roosevelt presidential library under construction in North Dakota
The Theodore Roosevelt presidential library is under construction in North Dakota's Badlands. The library will explore Roosevelt's complicated legacy. Barry Petersen has more.CBS News - 3d -
Weatherwatch: Cyclone Zelia brings 130mph winds to north-west Australia
Tropical cyclone first to make landfall this year, while a winter storm causes extreme cold across north-eastern US. Cyclone Zelia became the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in 2025, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trotter's 10 Trends: Consequential choices looming for Kansas, North Carolina and Iowa
Circling the good defenses with bad 3-point luck and the bad offenses with good 3-point luck are among trends Isaac Trotter is trackingCBS Sports - 2d -
North American Marvel Rivals team laid off by NetEase
Despite massive success, the team-based shooter from NetEase was unable to stave off layoffs on its North American side.VentureBeat - 2d -
Officials to euthanise 90 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania
Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and ‘welfare reasons’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - 1d -
South Korean Officials Convicted Over Forcibly Sending North Koreans Home
The case of two North Korean fishermen, who murdered 16 compatriots before they sought asylum, has become a political minefield in the South.The New York Times - 1d -
Europe greenwashing with north Africa’s renewable energy, report says
Greenpeace argues European-backed projects hamper countries’ ability to decarbonise their own economies. European countries are extracting renewable energy from Morocco and Egypt to “greenwash” ...The Guardian - 15h -
‘Not what I expected’: Russian soldiers sent to North Korea for medical care
Wonsan resorts offer troops time off to recover, but some wonder if move is a pretence for military training. After two years fighting for Russia on the frontlines in Ukraine, Aleksei returned to ...The Guardian - 5h -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Meta Plans Layoffs for Monday
Meta is planning to trim about 5 percent of its lowest performers.Inc. - Feb. 8 -
Trump’s nitwitted Gaza plan
Let’s move the 2 million permanently out of Gaza. But where? And how? And who will take them? Unclear.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
An action plan for the ECB
How the central bank can spur capital markets unification in the EUFinancial Times - 15h -
Global chip sales rose 19.1% in 2024 and will hit double digit growth in 2025 thanks to AI | SIA
Global semiconductor chip sales rose 19.1% to $627.6 billion in 2024 and growth is expected to grow double-digit percentages in 2025.VentureBeat - Feb. 7 -
Canopy Growth’s drop in adult-use pot sales snuffs out cannabis-stock momentum
Canopy’s stock reversed on earnings after seeing a rally sparked by the possibility of marijuana reform in the U.S.MarketWatch - Feb. 7 -
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Carlyle’s slower fee growth draws questions as private-equity firm’s stock falls
Carlyle Group Inc.’s stock fell 5% on Tuesday after the private-equity firm signaled a slowdown in its fee-related earnings growth in 2025, as it leans on its private-credit arm to increase its ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Growth in Russian military spending outpaces all European countries combined: Think tank
The rate of growth for Russia's military spending outpaced all other European countries combined in 2024 as its invasion of Ukraine has persisted for nearly three years, according to an analysis ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Zelle payments top $1 trillion in 2024 as network's growth outpaces rivals including PayPal
Zelle said its user base jumped 12% to 151 million accounts in 2024, and that the total dollars sent on the platform jumped 27% from the year earlier.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes
Restaurant Brands' revenue climbed 26% in the quarter.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Zelle payments top $1 trillion in 2024 as network's growth outpaces rivals including PayPal
Zelle, the payments network run by banks-owned Early Warning Services, crossed $1 trillion in total volumes last year, which it said was the most ever for a peer-to-peer platform.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.
Trump vows to unleash the U.S. economy, but his agenda is creating lots of uncertainty.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Reddit turns second quarterly profit since IPO but shares slide on user-growth miss
Reddit Inc. turned its second quarterly profit since becoming a public company, but shares fell after daily active unique users — which topped 100 million for the first time — fell short of ...MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
US private equity-backed data centres fuel growth of TikTok’s Chinese owner
Global buyout groups often do not know whether ByteDance uses their facilities to exploit a legal loophole to access chipsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Sony’s PlayStation business pulls further ahead with 16% revenue growth in holiday quarter
Sony reported a significant increase in PlayStation business sales of 1,682.3 billion yen in the holiday quarter, up 237.9 billion yen, or 16%.VentureBeat - Feb. 13 -
Crocs rallies as its profit view tops estimate on core footwear brand growth
Crocs-branded footwear is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, but sales of its smaller HeyDude line could be down as much as 9%.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Trump metal tariffs could slow data center growth and disrupt power grid, analyst says
Demand for transformers, a key component in the electric, has exploded as infrastructure ages and power demand rises.CNBC - Feb. 13